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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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